A 2.7 cm thick bar of soap is floating on a water surface so that 2.33 cm of the bar is under water. Bath oil (of specific gravity 0.8) is poured into the water and floats on top of the water. 2.33 cm SOAP 2.7 cm water What is the depth of the oil layer when the top of the soap is just level with the upper surface of the oil? Answer in units of cm.

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A 2.7 cm thick bar of soap is floating on a
water surface so that 2.33 cm of the bar is
under water. Bath oil (of specific gravity 0.8)
is poured into the water and floats on top of
the water.
2.33 cm
SOAP
2.7 cm
water
What is the depth of the oil layer when the
top of the soap is just level with the upper
surface of the oil?
Answer in units of cm.
Transcribed Image Text:A 2.7 cm thick bar of soap is floating on a water surface so that 2.33 cm of the bar is under water. Bath oil (of specific gravity 0.8) is poured into the water and floats on top of the water. 2.33 cm SOAP 2.7 cm water What is the depth of the oil layer when the top of the soap is just level with the upper surface of the oil? Answer in units of cm.
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